by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
Try out these kebabs at your next party and see how your guests enjoy them
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
by Chef Ajay Chopra
When in Thailand make sure to have this delicacy – it is a traditional dish that has now become popular world over
Crisply sautéed chicken sausages and onions, enveloped in a flavourful flour batter and baked to perfection
Crisp hash cakes made with chicken and potatoes served with flavourful coriander sauce
A variation in serving muesli – add some spice to it
When you want to have a healthy snack, make this and enjoy without any guilt
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A comfort food at its best – spinach adds to its nutrients
Put leftover chapattis to really good use by making this dish
Tuna sandwiches are well loved but this time use the tuna mixture to fill up canapé shells and enjoy them
A healthy snack this – even the weight watchers can enjoy them without feeling guilty
People have become very health conscious so serve this sandwich which is healthy as well as tasty
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Chicken breasts poached in flavoured water and served with spiced pumpkin mash
Chicken breasts stuffed with a flavourful mushroom mixture and cooked with stir-fry sauce
This tasty sabzi of potatoes, fresh fenugreek leaves and spinach can be enjoyed with rotis or paranthas
In this chicken dish, the spice level of peri peri powder is well balanced with mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables and tomato sauce
There is no oil in this recipe so it is ideal for weight watchers
The not so popular lauki gets a delicious make over when cooked this way
Corn and potato koftas cooked in a flavourful curry
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
by Chef Saransh Goila
An unusual pudding made with coconut milk and nigella seeds
Make this cake for your daughter and see her eyes lit up with joy
This Christmas bake this special cake at home
Scooped out apples stuffed with a delicious mixture
As the name suggests this is an age old English favourite pudding
by Chef Shipra Khanna
One bite into these cupcakes will have molten chocolate flowing out - yummy
Perhaps the most popular Chinese dessert, served with some icecream they are simply delicious
So easy to make yet so very delicious
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
These home remedies are easy to follow and an ideal way to maintain good health
Strawberries add colour, flavor and enhanced taste to pina colada
A refreshing beverage
Carrot is known to be good for the eyes, hence this drink is beneficial to all
Green and black grapes combine well with fresh mint leaves and soda water to make a refreshing beverage
The flavours of strawberries, apple and rose water mingle well in this smoothie
Refreshing and rejuvenating, this tea punch is the beverage to have during hot summer months
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
This cooked salad is very refreshing
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
Ruby red delicious fudge made with beetroot
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
Falooda gets a new identity with kiwi compote
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy and full of flavour this is a great way to use up leftover rice
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A simple raita with garlic flavour
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
Both these are very healthy snacks that can be served together or separately
Chatpati tomato chutney tastes great with nachos
Use it as a bread spread – its yummy
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce